Glass Ionomer Dental Cement-A Review Subhadharsini S.*, Pradeep S. Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamilnadu *Corresponding Author E-mail: subhadharsini7@gmail.com
Online published on 12 January, 2017. Abstract Aim To do review regarding Glass ionomer dental cement. Objective To understand the important of Glass ionomer dental cement in modern clinical dentistry. Background Glass ionomer cement is a kind of dental cement made of a silicate glass powder combined with a water-soluble polymer, these cements are also called "giomers." The cement is popular because it adheres to enamel and dentin and has the same natural colour as teeth. In addition, glass ionomer cement releases fluoride ions, which are beneficial to the teeth. Conclusion This article reviews the development and history of glass ionomer dental cement and ongoing dentistry. Top Keywords Glass ionomer cements, setting reactions, advancements. Top |